The Mahoney Group
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Job Title: Staff Accountant
Department:Accounting
Reports To: CFO
Location:Mesa, AZ Office
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
This position will be a Staff Accountant rolewith the largest independent insurance agency in Arizona and will be performing duties which include Accounts Receivable management, preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, performing month-end accounting functions, using pivot tables to extract financial and operational data to prepare various financial reports, and assisting the CFO and Controller in various projects as needed. The candidate will also have the ability to take on expanded responsibilities to meet the forecasted growth of the company. Accounting degree preferred and strong knowledge of excel required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include some or all of the following. Additional duties may be assigned.
- Accounts Receivable – prepare monthly A/R Aging Reports, monitor past due accounts and write-offs, drive improvement in timely collection of receivables
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and roll forward of key accounts(including fixed assets, notes payable, and notes receivable)
- Prepare monthly accounting reports for specialty nationwide insurance programs
- Fixed Asset accounting (input of additions, disposals, and generating applicable depreciation reports)
- Assist in the trend analysis of trial balance accounts and preparing supporting information for Analytical Reports
- Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in month-end close of financial statements.
- Regularlyprepare and update accounting reports that properly track and disclose items such as operating lease contracts, acquisitions, and other financial transactions
- Assist in projects directed by CFO and Controller.
- Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Keep accurate records with organized filing of supporting documents
- Various office duties as assigned or directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competency
Customer Service:
Anticipate, meet and/or exceed internal and/or external customer needs, wants, and expectations.
Self-Management:
Demonstrate self control and an ability to manage time and priorities.
Continuous Learning:
Take initiative in learning and implementing new concepts, technologies, and/or methods.
Written Communication:
Write clearly, succinctly, and understandably.
Interpersonal Skills:
Effectively communicate, build rapport, and relate well to clients and associates.
Goal Orientation:
Energetically focus efforts on meeting goals and objectives.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience; requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Insurance industry and Accountingexperience preferred. Accounting degree a plus.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers.
Mathematical Skills
Intermediate Skills. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc.
Reasoning Ability
High Skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel and other Office Products. Ability to write macros, create pivot tables, and experience using Access a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities
Experience in Applied Agency Management System (TAM) or other similar system for accounting file maintenance a plus.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel is minimal; contact with customers in person, by phone, and correspondence.
The Mahoney Group is an EEO employer.
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